Zainab Iwayemi

Education: Bachelor of Science, Sociology, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria (2015-2019) Google News Initiative (GNI) News Lab: Advanced digital reporting 2024.

Experience: Business Journalist at Business A.M. (2020-2021), Media Content Analyst, Nairametrics (2021-2023), Fact Checker, Roundcheck (2020-2021)

Awards: Reporter of the year (2018), Award of Outstanding Performance UCJTV (2019), Director of Mobilization (2019), Union of Campus Journalists, University of Ilorin

Zainab Iwayemi is a business journalist with over 5 years experience reporting activities in the stock market, tech, insurance, banking, and oil and gas sectors. She holds a Bachelor of Science (B.sc) degree in Sociology from the University of Ilorin, Kwara State. Before Legit.ng, she worked as a financial analyst at Nairametrics where she was rewarded for outstanding performance. She can be reached via zainab.iwayemi@corp.legit.ng

1671 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

Author's articles

“Prepare for future growth”: MTN chooses Nigeria to build biggest data center in West Africa

“Prepare for future growth”: MTN chooses Nigeria to build biggest data center in...

4 months ago

No more N1,696/£: CBN quotes British pound for new rate as naira gains N162

No more N1,696/£: CBN quotes British pound for new rate as naira gains N162

4 months ago

Manufacturers, Farmers, SMEs to stop paying withholding tax – FG

Manufacturers, Farmers, SMEs to stop paying withholding tax – FG

4 months ago

More competition for MTN, Glo, others as Elon Musk introduces low-cost mini Starlink dish in Nigeria

More competition for MTN, Glo, others as Elon Musk introduces low-cost mini Star...

4 months ago

“No power, no prosperity”: Dangote tackles CBN over new interest rate

“No power, no prosperity”: Dangote tackles CBN over new interest rate

4 months ago

Forex: Imported containers drop as CBN adjusts dollar rate to clear goods at port

Forex: Imported containers drop as CBN adjusts dollar rate to clear goods at por...

4 months ago

Apple set to launch iPhone 16, price, design, other new features emerge

Apple set to launch iPhone 16, price, design, other new features emerge

According to a recent rumor, Apple is investigating the use of new technologies that will simplify the process of replacing the battery on upcoming iPhone models.

“Every application has been considered”: Turkey finally addresses visa ban on Nigerians

“Every application has been considered”: Turkey finally addresses visa ban on Nigerians

Concerning claims have been refuted by the Turkish Embassy in Nigeria, regarding reports that Nigerian passport holders are prohibited from obtaining visas.

Despite Dangote slashing Diesel price, Nigeria is missing on list of countries to get cheapest fuel

Despite Dangote slashing Diesel price, Nigeria is missing on list of countries to get cheapest fuel

In many African nations, diesel serves as the main energy source for a wide range of machinery, including generators that produce electricity for users.

“$200m for winners”: FG gives update on 2024 oil blocks licensing round

“$200m for winners”: FG gives update on 2024 oil blocks licensing round

Due to legal challenges, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NURRC) has removed five oil blocks from the current round of licensing.

How to successfully run a business in Nigeria – Wole Ogundare, Carthena Advisory CEO

How to successfully run a business in Nigeria – Wole Ogundare, Carthena Advisory CEO

The CEO and Managing Partner of Carthena Advisory, Wole Ogundare, walks Legit.ng through key considerations outside of money for business owners in Nigeria.

“Loan or equity”: Expert advice on best source of capital for new business

“Loan or equity”: Expert advice on best source of capital for new business

Wole Ogundare, the managing partner and CEO at Carthena Advisory helps to shine light on the best form of capital t have as a business owner in Nigeria.

FG sets condition for Air Peace, Air Contractors others to Fly US route

FG sets condition for Air Peace, Air Contractors others to Fly US route

The Ministry of Aviation declared that Nigerian airlines must meet the necessary standards and demonstrate greater capacity to fly on US and other foreign routes.

After Kenya’s protest, FG makes important proposition on new tax for the poor

After Kenya’s protest, FG makes important proposition on new tax for the poor

Taiwo Oyedele has proposed a tax exemption for the poor and vulnerable because he believes the country can raise money without increasing taxes or affecting anyone.

Analysts tackle NNPC for not supplying enough crude to Dangote Refinery

Analysts tackle NNPC for not supplying enough crude to Dangote Refinery

The NNPC Limited is being closely watched as tensions between International Oil Companies (IOCs) operating in Nigeria the Dangote Refinery increase.

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